Kawasaki's Two-Stroke is Real, the KX327 is Here

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6/2/2026 6:04pm
dbaker521 wrote:

Guess I’ll have to take the updated plastics off my 2004 now.

Maybe you can buy 2004 plastics for the '27 model? 🤔

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Squint and it will look something close to this with hair and makeup:

Squint and it will look something close to this with hair and makeup:

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NOW I will have to make the hoses in Purple too !!!

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ohh_454 wrote:
Here yall go 

Here yall go 


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White Kawi on the seat and matte black pipe if we really want the 80's vibe

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TeamGreen wrote:
Some of us are more interested in wether or not it’ll power this…🤣  

Some of us are more interested in wether or not it’ll power this…🤣

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Bearuno wrote:

I think that demand, will be met in a trice, Greenie!

Inferno wrote:

probably... an Euro "road legal" version?

Well, yes - as I've written before, for real sales in Many markets, road legality is Key.

But, I meant for TG, that there's a Lot of companies that will sort out a lighting coil etc.

Though, earlier, I saw that the 450X, has a lighting coil, already, so, this 327, may well indeed be 'plug and play', from the get go.

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Thinking Mitch Payton may enjoy working on a pipe and some porting for this thing. 

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ohh_454 wrote:
Here yall go 

Here yall go 


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GrapeApe wrote:

White Kawi on the seat and matte black pipe if we really want the 80's vibe

I gotchu


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Ill get some new shrouds and theese:

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6/2/2026 7:18pm Edited Date/Time 6/2/2026 7:19pm

Had random people stop by my office today asking if I saw the new KX…like folks I’ve never even talked dirt bikes/moto with (but probably knew I was into mx)…

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6/2/2026 8:33pm
davis224 wrote:
Is it just me, or do the pictures of the two stroke look animated? Like on a graphics company's website where they show you a "preview"...

Is it just me, or do the pictures of the two stroke look animated? Like on a graphics company's website where they show you a "preview" of your bike. The motor and chain in particular look oddly clean and bright. Is this just a mock up or just weird lighting?

It's a CAD rendering.

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6/2/2026 8:36pm
Pat327 wrote:
A couple gifs to show the changes.  

A couple gifs to show the changes.

KX327 Left
2007 KX250 vs. 2027 KX327 (Left)
KX327 Right
2007 KX250 vs. 2027 KX327 (Right)

 

The crankshaft is higher than the counter shaft, center of mass must be higher.

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6/2/2026 9:13pm
Pat327 wrote:
A couple gifs to show the changes.  

A couple gifs to show the changes.

KX327 Left
2007 KX250 vs. 2027 KX327 (Left)
KX327 Right
2007 KX250 vs. 2027 KX327 (Right)

 

The crankshaft is higher than the counter shaft, center of mass must be higher.

image 3119.png?VersionId=fbxH1gRD

 Random thoughts -

Somewhat reminds me of the YZ125 design, but the cylinder isn't tilted nearly as far forward, so it doesn't have that "banana" shape.

I'm wondering if the higher-positioned engine is dictated because of the use of the existing 4T main frame and is compromising the positioning as a result (since the intake components have to line up and are high because of the intake location on the skyscraper head of the 450 vs the much lower case reed intake position, so the engine had to be lifted) or if it was intentional from the get-go. Seems like a frame specifically designed for it would allow it to take advantage of lower positioning and would benefit the chassis roll feel with a lower CG. 🤔

The SA pivot is noticeably higher than the old bike and a steeper SA angle results in a cow-catcher linkage, reminiscent of the '91 YZs. 

The higher engine makes it a tight fit between the plug and bottom of the tank, especially compared to the old bike. They took out all the room that makes it easy to get to things on most 2Ts.

Curious to learn more about it as the days pass. 👍

6/2/2026 9:46pm
Pat327 wrote:
A couple gifs to show the changes.  

A couple gifs to show the changes.

KX327 Left
2007 KX250 vs. 2027 KX327 (Left)
KX327 Right
2007 KX250 vs. 2027 KX327 (Right)

 

The crankshaft is higher than the counter shaft, center of mass must be higher.

 Random thoughts -Somewhat reminds me of the YZ125 design, but the cylinder isn't tilted nearly as far forward, so it doesn't have that "banana" shape.I'm wondering...
image 3119.png?VersionId=fbxH1gRD

 Random thoughts -

Somewhat reminds me of the YZ125 design, but the cylinder isn't tilted nearly as far forward, so it doesn't have that "banana" shape.

I'm wondering if the higher-positioned engine is dictated because of the use of the existing 4T main frame and is compromising the positioning as a result (since the intake components have to line up and are high because of the intake location on the skyscraper head of the 450 vs the much lower case reed intake position, so the engine had to be lifted) or if it was intentional from the get-go. Seems like a frame specifically designed for it would allow it to take advantage of lower positioning and would benefit the chassis roll feel with a lower CG. 🤔

The SA pivot is noticeably higher than the old bike and a steeper SA angle results in a cow-catcher linkage, reminiscent of the '91 YZs. 

The higher engine makes it a tight fit between the plug and bottom of the tank, especially compared to the old bike. They took out all the room that makes it easy to get to things on most 2Ts.

Curious to learn more about it as the days pass. 👍

It looks like they moved the crank up to make room for the starter motor underneath...

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After market guys will have a new lease on life with this. 

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The crankshaft is higher than the counter shaft, center of mass must be higher.

 Random thoughts -Somewhat reminds me of the YZ125 design, but the cylinder isn't tilted nearly as far forward, so it doesn't have that "banana" shape.I'm wondering...
image 3119.png?VersionId=fbxH1gRD

 Random thoughts -

Somewhat reminds me of the YZ125 design, but the cylinder isn't tilted nearly as far forward, so it doesn't have that "banana" shape.

I'm wondering if the higher-positioned engine is dictated because of the use of the existing 4T main frame and is compromising the positioning as a result (since the intake components have to line up and are high because of the intake location on the skyscraper head of the 450 vs the much lower case reed intake position, so the engine had to be lifted) or if it was intentional from the get-go. Seems like a frame specifically designed for it would allow it to take advantage of lower positioning and would benefit the chassis roll feel with a lower CG. 🤔

The SA pivot is noticeably higher than the old bike and a steeper SA angle results in a cow-catcher linkage, reminiscent of the '91 YZs. 

The higher engine makes it a tight fit between the plug and bottom of the tank, especially compared to the old bike. They took out all the room that makes it easy to get to things on most 2Ts.

Curious to learn more about it as the days pass. 👍

It looks like they moved the crank up to make room for the starter motor underneath...

It looks like they moved the crank up to make room for the starter motor underneath...

image 3126image 3128.png?VersionId=CUX

Possibly, but it's not the crank positioning that has caught my eye, nor the reason for it. The whole engine (and lower cradle) are significantly higher than the old bike and I'm thinking it's because they used the 4T main frame for platform sharing cost reasons and that has forced them to raise the entire engine up so the case-reed intake is high enough to match up with the intake positioning dictated by the 4T frame. I could be wrong, but that's my suspicion. Otherwise, why wouldn't you have it lower like the old design and drop the CG by several inches (and that's a big difference in the MOI from the roll axis)? 🤔

I've seen people rave about how much they could feel the difference in the roll resistance of their bike after spending a bunch of money on some brackets to lower the radiators less than an inch. I can only imagine the difference in feel if you lowered an entire engine a few inches. 🙂

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6/2/2026 10:28pm
 Random thoughts -Somewhat reminds me of the YZ125 design, but the cylinder isn't tilted nearly as far forward, so it doesn't have that "banana" shape.I'm wondering...
image 3119.png?VersionId=fbxH1gRD

 Random thoughts -

Somewhat reminds me of the YZ125 design, but the cylinder isn't tilted nearly as far forward, so it doesn't have that "banana" shape.

I'm wondering if the higher-positioned engine is dictated because of the use of the existing 4T main frame and is compromising the positioning as a result (since the intake components have to line up and are high because of the intake location on the skyscraper head of the 450 vs the much lower case reed intake position, so the engine had to be lifted) or if it was intentional from the get-go. Seems like a frame specifically designed for it would allow it to take advantage of lower positioning and would benefit the chassis roll feel with a lower CG. 🤔

The SA pivot is noticeably higher than the old bike and a steeper SA angle results in a cow-catcher linkage, reminiscent of the '91 YZs. 

The higher engine makes it a tight fit between the plug and bottom of the tank, especially compared to the old bike. They took out all the room that makes it easy to get to things on most 2Ts.

Curious to learn more about it as the days pass. 👍

It looks like they moved the crank up to make room for the starter motor underneath...

It looks like they moved the crank up to make room for the starter motor underneath...

image 3126image 3128.png?VersionId=CUX
Possibly, but it's not the crank positioning that has caught my eye, nor the reason for it. The whole engine (and lower cradle) are significantly higher...

Possibly, but it's not the crank positioning that has caught my eye, nor the reason for it. The whole engine (and lower cradle) are significantly higher than the old bike and I'm thinking it's because they used the 4T main frame for platform sharing cost reasons and that has forced them to raise the entire engine up so the case-reed intake is high enough to match up with the intake positioning dictated by the 4T frame. I could be wrong, but that's my suspicion. Otherwise, why wouldn't you have it lower like the old design and drop the CG by several inches (and that's a big difference in the MOI from the roll axis)? 🤔

I've seen people rave about how much they could feel the difference in the roll resistance of their bike after spending a bunch of money on some brackets to lower the radiators less than an inch. I can only imagine the difference in feel if you lowered an entire engine a few inches. 🙂

The swingarm pivot and footpegs are higher than the old bike, the lower cradle is in a similar location relative to the swingarm pivot and footpegs...

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I guess riders are used to riding 4 strokes, which are heavier and have higher centers of gravity.

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It looks like they moved the crank up to make room for the starter motor underneath...

It looks like they moved the crank up to make room for the starter motor underneath...

image 3126image 3128.png?VersionId=CUX
Possibly, but it's not the crank positioning that has caught my eye, nor the reason for it. The whole engine (and lower cradle) are significantly higher...

Possibly, but it's not the crank positioning that has caught my eye, nor the reason for it. The whole engine (and lower cradle) are significantly higher than the old bike and I'm thinking it's because they used the 4T main frame for platform sharing cost reasons and that has forced them to raise the entire engine up so the case-reed intake is high enough to match up with the intake positioning dictated by the 4T frame. I could be wrong, but that's my suspicion. Otherwise, why wouldn't you have it lower like the old design and drop the CG by several inches (and that's a big difference in the MOI from the roll axis)? 🤔

I've seen people rave about how much they could feel the difference in the roll resistance of their bike after spending a bunch of money on some brackets to lower the radiators less than an inch. I can only imagine the difference in feel if you lowered an entire engine a few inches. 🙂

The swingarm pivot and footpegs are higher than the old bike, the lower cradle is in a similar location relative to the swingarm pivot and footpegs...I...

The swingarm pivot and footpegs are higher than the old bike, the lower cradle is in a similar location relative to the swingarm pivot and footpegs...

image 3129

I guess riders are used to riding 4 strokes, which are heavier and have higher centers of gravity.

Right, and all that looks to have been dictated by the design of the chassis around the 4T engine. The SA pivot has to line up, CS position has to be similar, etc., all of which required the entire engine to be higher than if it had a chassis designed specifically for it. Like I said, I could be wrong, but I don't see another obvious explanation at the moment.

Curious to see what the reviews are like when it's ridden back-to-back with its competition. One of the things that sold me on getting a '17 300XC was how it felt like a 125 with a 300 engine when I rode a friend's. Ultra-light feel with open-class torque, none of the traditional big-bore heaviness was present - it was a real game-changer. 👍

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6/2/2026 10:59pm

Wonder why not just a KX125. Surely that would be super popular. 

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6/2/2026 11:05pm
Ob917 wrote:
Kawi really did the homework, bikes look rad. I can’t wait to see some  footage of fast guys on them. And what they think. KYB but not...

Kawi really did the homework, bikes look rad. I can’t wait to see some  footage of fast guys on them. And what they think. 

KYB but not the SSS stuff I’d guess?

That KYB is AOS. The exact same fork as the Yamaha, but Yamaha change the valving and call it the SSS. 

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6/2/2026 11:33pm Edited Date/Time 6/2/2026 11:34pm
Kyle978 wrote:
It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that...

It’s pretty wild to me that the first company to cut 2-strokes from their lineup is bringing them back 20 years later. 

Hopefully the 2-stroke kooks that were butthurt about the delays can get over it and be appreciative to have another option. Looks like a cool bike! 

I thought Honda was the first?Kawi was at least the last to competitively race a 2-stroke with James.*Even though MC raced a few SX races for...

I thought Honda was the first?
Kawi was at least the last to competitively race a 2-stroke with James.
*Even though MC raced a few SX races for fun on one.

Does it really matter who !?!!??

Anyway, I bet KTM did not expect this and I am willing to bet it takes a lot of sales from KTM/Husky/GasGas when they did not want or need that to happen! 

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6/3/2026 1:05am

Notice, it's 9kg heavier than the 2006 KX250.  Where's all this new porkiness come from?  That's significant!

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6/3/2026 1:18am
Joshracing wrote:

Notice, it's 9kg heavier than the 2006 KX250.  Where's all this new porkiness come from?  That's significant!

Starter motor, counter balance shaft, battery and the fuel pump all add to the weight.

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6/3/2026 1:41am

ok, this is cool, but how cool with the MC and RV ride video be, 

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6/3/2026 1:44am
scott_nz wrote:
ok, this is cool, but how cool with the MC and RV ride video be, 

ok, this is cool, but how cool with the MC and RV ride video be, 

Forget MC or RV, I want to see Carson Brown ride it!

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6/3/2026 1:46am Edited Date/Time 6/3/2026 1:48am
Joshracing wrote:

Notice, it's 9kg heavier than the 2006 KX250.  Where's all this new porkiness come from?  That's significant!

Starter motor, counter balance shaft, battery and the fuel pump all add to the weight.

i think the new electronic power valve assembly seems heavier too. don't know if all this justify the additional weight. On the other hand, maybe this is the true weight now, while the old numbers were not so accurate. I put a 2005 KX 125 on the scale and it was 95kg instead of the claimed 87.5kg. For instance, the 1999 Honda CR250 was at 102kg, the 2024 TM EN300 weighs 109kg...

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6/3/2026 2:24am
Joshracing wrote:

Notice, it's 9kg heavier than the 2006 KX250.  Where's all this new porkiness come from?  That's significant!

Starter motor, counter balance shaft, battery and the fuel pump all add to the weight.

Loc wrote:
i think the new electronic power valve assembly seems heavier too. don't know if all this justify the additional weight. On the other hand, maybe this...

i think the new electronic power valve assembly seems heavier too. don't know if all this justify the additional weight. On the other hand, maybe this is the true weight now, while the old numbers were not so accurate. I put a 2005 KX 125 on the scale and it was 95kg instead of the claimed 87.5kg. For instance, the 1999 Honda CR250 was at 102kg, the 2024 TM EN300 weighs 109kg...

Yeah, I have a KX125, 2005, it's LIGHT!  No way near 100kg.  I think with all this junk added, it's going to detract from the simplicity we all love.   Alloy frame?   Why?  Doesn't need this.  I wonder if anyone will do carb conversions for 'em.... Lectron, step up!

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Great job Kawi!! 6 speed!!! I just hope they arrive in Europe with approval to circulate on public roads. And in the future I hope for a 300-350 4-stroke X model

 

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Joshracing wrote:
Yeah, I have a KX125, 2005, it's LIGHT!  No way near 100kg.  I think with all this junk added, it's going to detract from the simplicity...

Yeah, I have a KX125, 2005, it's LIGHT!  No way near 100kg.  I think with all this junk added, it's going to detract from the simplicity we all love.   Alloy frame?   Why?  Doesn't need this.  I wonder if anyone will do carb conversions for 'em.... Lectron, step up!

the 2005 RM125 was even heavier at 96kg (claimed to be at 87.5kg by the munfacturer). A carbed KTM SX 125 weighs 89.5kg, while it was also claimed to be 87.5kg.... My CR144 with a 2020 CRF aluminum frame was lightest so far at only 87kg with pirelli tyres and standard tubes.

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I put a deposit on one today too, I went for the X. 
It’ll be interesting to see how things shake out this fall. 

I’m still up in the air on the mx and x . All my friends ride trails now so thinking might be smarter get the x...

I’m still up in the air on the mx and x . All my friends ride trails now so thinking might be smarter get the x with the 18 inch rear wheel 

That was a big factor in my decision to choose the X. I’m really looking forward to this bike. 

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Are Beta 350s that bad?

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Are Beta 350s that bad?

Dude right? Tm and beta have been building what the people “are asking for” the entire time, and get no love for it.

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